Water hardness in Lendava
6.8 °dH hard
Tap water in Lendava is hard: 6.8 °dH (121 mg/L · 7.1 gpg · 12.1 °fH).
Source: EKO PARK d.o.o. - Letno poročilo skladnosti pitne vode 2025 (Pomurski vodovod - sistem A) (2025) · data checked 2026-11-05
Range across supply zones: 107–161 mg/L.
Lendava is supplied from the Gaberje source by EKO PARK, which also serves Dobrovnik and Kobilje. The 6.8 °dH figure comes from the 2025 compliance report and was measured at the Gaberje source well. The water gets no pre-treatment beyond hypochlorite disinfection, so source and tap should be close, but the report prints no Lendava-specific tap value. The same report gives a source range of 6 to 9 °dH, so expect some variation.
Slovenian suppliers report total hardness in °dH ("nemške stopinje").
Water data
| Total hardness | 6.8 °dH |
|---|---|
| Utility | EKO PARK d.o.o. (Pomurski vodovod - sistem A) |
How Lendava compares
- Tap water in Lendava is 38 % softer than the median of the 15 cities we track in Slovenia (11 °dH).
- By hardness it ranks 14 of 15 in Slovenia (1 = hardest); 7 % of these cities have softer water.
- Nearest city with clearly harder water: Ptuj, 47 km away (15.6 °dH).
What it means at home
- Fast scale on taps, shower screens and kettle; white spots on glassware.
- Water heater: efficiency loss and element failures within years if unprotected.
- Dry skin and dull hair after showering are common.
- Softener recommended; jug or reverse osmosis for drinking.
How much salt will you use for softening?
Recommended, especially with a heater or boiler: scale cuts efficiency and shortens its life.
Descale a coffee machine or kettle about every 2 months (typical manufacturer guidance for this hardness).
Estimates for planning, not a quote. Check your appliance manual for exact settings.
Dishwasher setting in Lendava
| Brand | Setting for this water |
|---|---|
| Bosch | H01 |
| Miele | 7 °dH |
| AEG / Electrolux | 2 |
| Beko | 2nd |
| Hoover | S1 |
| LG | H2 |
From each brand's manual for the model family named in the source; your model may differ, so check its manual. All brands and how to change the setting →
FAQ
Is Lendava water hard or soft?
It is hard: 121 mg/L as CaCO₃ (7.1 gpg, 6.8 °dH). The usual bands are soft < 60, moderately hard 60–120, hard 120–180 and very hard > 180 mg/L.
Is tap water in Lendava safe to drink?
Hardness is not a health issue; it is about limescale, taste and appliances. Mains water must meet national drinking-water standards. Slovenian suppliers report total hardness in °dH ("nemške stopinje").
How many grains per gallon is Lendava water?
7.1 gpg, equal to 6.8 °dH, 12.1 °fH or 121 mg/L calcium carbonate.
What dishwasher salt setting should I use in Lendava?
For 121 mg/L (6.8 °dH) check your manufacturer's table: level 4–5.
Do I need a water softener in Lendava?
Recommended if you have a water heater, boiler or tankless unit: it saves repairs and detergent.
Source
Source: EKO PARK d.o.o. - Letno poročilo skladnosti pitne vode 2025 (Pomurski vodovod - sistem A) (2025). Method: own measurement. EKO PARK d.o.o. - Letno poročilo skladnosti pitne vode 2025 (Pomurski vodovod - sistem A) · Outdated figure? Tell us